You’ve probably read about it in a recent recipe or on your favourite food blogger’s feed. No, it’s not a new superfood that’s popped up on the market (we’re looking at you, charcoal). We’re talking about taking your smoothies to…

We all have our go-to snacks. For some, that’s chips; for others, crackers. Whatever the snack of choice may be, they always seem to have that satisfying crunch and salty taste that leave us coming back for more. And while…

Cinnamon has been around since before the Pyramids. It was recorded as being imported to Egypt back in 2000 BCE (the first Egyptian Pyramid was constructed in 2630 BCE), and since then, it’s been spicing up cuisines worldwide. Mixed with cayenne…

Ever tried zoodles? They’re amazing. If you aren’t familiar with them, they’re spiralized zucchinis and are a light and healthy alternative to pasta (they’re also shaped like noodles. Get it?). At SPUD, we're all about saving time. So unless you…

Much like an onion, there are a lot of layers to the organic produce versus conventional produce argument. The thickest layer of all? Nutrients, of course! But, breaking down nutrients goes deeper than vitamins and minerals, but also antioxidant properties.…

Let’s talk about our health, shall we? More specifically, natural food. We turn to food labels to help us make better eating decisions and hope that certain words carry some clout, but surprisingly, “natural” isn’t one of them. At SPUD,…

Stocking up on produce when it's in-season is just smart. It's usually less expensive, and it's always better tasting. However, it's easy to go overboard when faced with an abundance of fresh, ripe fruits and veggies and end up with…

Avocados are tricky little fruits and can be quite complicated. We cut open an avocado only to find that it’s not ripe, cut our hands while attempting to extract the pit, and even attempt to preserve them only to find…

Did you know that certain foods put you more at risk for pesticide ingestion than others? Yep, if you’ve ever heard of the ‘Dirty Dozen’, then you know that every year, the Environmental Working Group publishes a list of the…

Welcome to salad club. The first rule of salad club is: you do not talk about salad club. The second rule of salad club is: you DO NOT talk about salad club. Just kidding, spread the word to your entire…